The Tempest was Shakespears last play. In this play, he made difference references to his life and made his final farewell.
*Antonio Monolog*
1.) CRIME: During this time, there were many different ways to punish someone for a crime. In the play, Antonio plots to kill Alonso for Sebastian. Back in Elizabethan times, if someone committed a murder there were various ways they could be punished. These included but were not limited too stretching the person, burning the body, beating the body, and sufficating the person with water. If Antonio would have been able to enact his plan and kill Alonso, he would ahve been punished with one of the cruel and unusual punishments above.
2.) LOYALTY: In the play during the Act I Scene I, Antonio is on the ship with the others during the storm. Back during the Elizabethan times, it was the duty of the King's men to protect the king and risk their own lives no matter what. While on the ship, Antonio shows that he is not all bad. He is the one to say that he will go down with the king if the ship sinks. This shows that he can have some good in him eventhough he changes throughout the play.
Above is a form of punishment called a Pillary. This was used as a very popular way to punish someone back in this time era. This could be used to punish someone for stealing, bribing, to a small crime.
3.) BRIBING: In "The Tempest", Antonio bribes Alonso for help. He pays Alonso to send his army to Prospero's home in order for them the kick Prospero's home so Antonio could take over and take the Dukedom of Naple. Back in the 1600's, bribery was a crime. For committing this crime, there was a severe and harsh punishment. The offeneders punishment could range from hanging or being pulled to pressing or beheading. Antonio ends up trying to find a way to not have to pay Alonso back. He concludes the easiest would be to get rid of Alonso.
4.) ARMY: One thing that had an emmense effect to this whole story was when Antonio has Alonso sent send his army to remove Prospero for power. Back in the time of this play, the army was under the kings control. Also, they would have many different types of swords they would use in battle. Along with these swords, these armies would use the battle axe, the mace, the dagger, and the lance, the crossbow, the pike, and the spear. When these armies went to battle however, they had some armour. Yet, this armour was more for decoration that for the actual protection of the soldier.
5.) GREED: Throughout this play, Antonio has the same look on everything. Antonio makes sure that anythig that is done throughout the journey on the island, has a positive effect on him. For one example, when they arrive on the island, he makes sure that Gonzalo knows his place when Antonio and Sebastian make fun of him the entire time Gonzalo tries to keep the peace and look on the bright side. Another example is what Antonio tells Sebastian that they should kill Alonso. This would make Sebastian the King Of Naples, and would also give Antonio an alliance and eliminate the expection to pay Alonso back for the use of Alonso's army to get rid of Prospero.
The crown represents power to Antonio. He used power to removed Prospero from power so he could become King Of Milan. Also, he tries to plan to kill Alonso so Sebastian can be King Of Naples.
6.) DUKEDOM POWER: Back within this time period, the power of the Dukedom was passed on in a certain manner. In regards to how the line should be going, if there never had to been a problem, the King of Milan would be Prospero. Next in line would be Miranda. However, this line is changed when Antonio take the title of the King Of Milan from his brother. This changes how the power is passed. During this play, the plan that Antonio and Sebastian come up with would also change how the title of Naples would be passes Wiith Alonso having the power, next in line is Fredinand. If Antonio and Sebastian would be able to enact their plan, then Sebastian would have the power and would eliminate Ferdinand from the line.
This represents the supposed family back in the 1600's. Familys were all very close and helped each other out. Antonio does the opposite in the story.
7.) FAMILY: When Antonio bribes Alonso to send his army to kick Prospero out of power, Antonio is turning on his own brother. Back in the Elizabethan time, which this play is set, it was very uncommon for families to turn on eachother. Families were usually close and did many activities together. Along with being close, families were expected to attend church no matter rich or poor. Along with that, the men in the family were the ones with the power, and were thought to rule and overpower the women in the family.
8.) SHIP & TRAVEL: In the very beginning of the play, Antonio and other characters are on a ship that is caught in a storm. Back within this era, it was very common for the wealthier classes to travel by ship to extravagent places. If you were wealthier, you were able to afford the ship, the crew to control it, the food, and any other items you may need. Theses ships were usually between 30 and 50 feet long. The wealthier you were back then, the more elaborate and fanicer the ship was.
9.) SNEAKY: Anotonio had one feature about himself. This was trying to be sly and sneaky with all of the of ther characters. In the play, he tries to convince Sebastian that he needs to kill Alonso inorder for Sebastian to get the crown of Naples. However, what Sebastian does not know is that Antonio would also be profiting from this action. Another time when he is sneaky is when the treats Alonso as his friend for getting rid of Prospero, yet is going to help kill him for his own personal gain.
10.) FEASTS: When the men are on the island, they encounter a feast that has been left. Some of the men, like Gonzalo, Franciso, and Adrian stay away from the mysterios food. However, Antonio, Sebastian, and Alonso attempt to eat the food they have discovered. Back in this time period, many feasts were exquisit with center pieces and usually had 5 courses which included chicken, soup, greens, pig, and two other types of meat.
*Antonio Monolog*
1.) CRIME: During this time, there were many different ways to punish someone for a crime. In the play, Antonio plots to kill Alonso for Sebastian. Back in Elizabethan times, if someone committed a murder there were various ways they could be punished. These included but were not limited too stretching the person, burning the body, beating the body, and sufficating the person with water. If Antonio would have been able to enact his plan and kill Alonso, he would ahve been punished with one of the cruel and unusual punishments above.
http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/Springfield/eliz/Torturepun.html
2.) LOYALTY: In the play during the Act I Scene I, Antonio is on the ship with the others during the storm. Back during the Elizabethan times, it was the duty of the King's men to protect the king and risk their own lives no matter what. While on the ship, Antonio shows that he is not all bad. He is the one to say that he will go down with the king if the ship sinks. This shows that he can have some good in him eventhough he changes throughout the play.
3.) BRIBING: In "The Tempest", Antonio bribes Alonso for help. He pays Alonso to send his army to Prospero's home in order for them the kick Prospero's home so Antonio could take over and take the Dukedom of Naple. Back in the 1600's, bribery was a crime. For committing this crime, there was a severe and harsh punishment. The offeneders punishment could range from hanging or being pulled to pressing or beheading. Antonio ends up trying to find a way to not have to pay Alonso back. He concludes the easiest would be to get rid of Alonso.
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/elizabethan-crime-punishment.htm
4.) ARMY: One thing that had an emmense effect to this whole story was when Antonio has Alonso sent send his army to remove Prospero for power. Back in the time of this play, the army was under the kings control. Also, they would have many different types of swords they would use in battle. Along with these swords, these armies would use the battle axe, the mace, the dagger, and the lance, the crossbow, the pike, and the spear. When these armies went to battle however, they had some armour. Yet, this armour was more for decoration that for the actual protection of the soldier.
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-weapons.htm
5.) GREED: Throughout this play, Antonio has the same look on everything. Antonio makes sure that anythig that is done throughout the journey on the island, has a positive effect on him. For one example, when they arrive on the island, he makes sure that Gonzalo knows his place when Antonio and Sebastian make fun of him the entire time Gonzalo tries to keep the peace and look on the bright side. Another example is what Antonio tells Sebastian that they should kill Alonso. This would make Sebastian the King Of Naples, and would also give Antonio an alliance and eliminate the expection to pay Alonso back for the use of Alonso's army to get rid of Prospero.
6.) DUKEDOM POWER: Back within this time period, the power of the Dukedom was passed on in a certain manner. In regards to how the line should be going, if there never had to been a problem, the King of Milan would be Prospero. Next in line would be Miranda. However, this line is changed when Antonio take the title of the King Of Milan from his brother. This changes how the power is passed. During this play, the plan that Antonio and Sebastian come up with would also change how the title of Naples would be passes Wiith Alonso having the power, next in line is Fredinand. If Antonio and Sebastian would be able to enact their plan, then Sebastian would have the power and would eliminate Ferdinand from the line.
7.) FAMILY: When Antonio bribes Alonso to send his army to kick Prospero out of power, Antonio is turning on his own brother. Back in the Elizabethan time, which this play is set, it was very uncommon for families to turn on eachother. Families were usually close and did many activities together. Along with being close, families were expected to attend church no matter rich or poor. Along with that, the men in the family were the ones with the power, and were thought to rule and overpower the women in the family.
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-family-life.htm
8.) SHIP & TRAVEL: In the very beginning of the play, Antonio and other characters are on a ship that is caught in a storm. Back within this era, it was very common for the wealthier classes to travel by ship to extravagent places. If you were wealthier, you were able to afford the ship, the crew to control it, the food, and any other items you may need. Theses ships were usually between 30 and 50 feet long. The wealthier you were back then, the more elaborate and fanicer the ship was.
http://forum.famouswhy.com/index.php?showtopic=3040
9.) SNEAKY: Anotonio had one feature about himself. This was trying to be sly and sneaky with all of the of ther characters. In the play, he tries to convince Sebastian that he needs to kill Alonso inorder for Sebastian to get the crown of Naples. However, what Sebastian does not know is that Antonio would also be profiting from this action. Another time when he is sneaky is when the treats Alonso as his friend for getting rid of Prospero, yet is going to help kill him for his own personal gain.
10.) FEASTS: When the men are on the island, they encounter a feast that has been left. Some of the men, like Gonzalo, Franciso, and Adrian stay away from the mysterios food. However, Antonio, Sebastian, and Alonso attempt to eat the food they have discovered. Back in this time period, many feasts were exquisit with center pieces and usually had 5 courses which included chicken, soup, greens, pig, and two other types of meat.
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-banquet-feast.htm